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Mar 24, 20206 min read

Domestic Violence in the Blended Family

Most people feel as though it will never happen to them. That someone whom they love so much and are in such close proximity to would...

Mar 17, 20204 min read

When COVID-19 Strikes Your Blended Family

COVID-19 has taken the planet by storm! From a wild meat market in Wuhan, China all the way across the oceans in every direction. Its...

Mar 10, 20205 min read

Blending Families When You Have Older or Adult Children

Older and adult children add a different dynamic to a blended family. They tend to have strong allegiances to their biological parents...

Mar 3, 20205 min read

Making Healthcare Decisions as a Blended Family

Healthcare decisions are never easy. Sometimes tough choices have to be made and many times someone is left hurting because they were not...

Feb 25, 20204 min read

Bringing Assets Into a Second or Subsequent Marriage

It is much easier when you marry in your earlier years before either of you have acquired much in the way of obligations, property or...

Feb 18, 20205 min read

Establishing Rules and Routines in a Newly Blended Family

Starting a blended family is exciting and nerve wrecking at the same time. Will the children like their new step parent? Will the step...

Feb 12, 20204 min read

When the Past Creeps Up

Back in the day when I was young I’m not a kid anymore but some days I sit and wish I was a kid again (Song credit: Ahmad, Back in the...

Feb 4, 20202 min read

Welcome

I started this blog with the belief that blended and step families need a place where they are supported and understood. Having been...